Allied Telesis FastPrint Server - Manual (Page 19)

Chapter 4. Novell NetWare
Configuration overview
FastPrint Server User’s Guide
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4. Novell NetWare
This chapter will help you to configure and use the FastPrint
Server in the Novell NetWare environment.
4.1. Configuration overview
This section outlines the checks and decisions to be made before proceeding with
configuration under NetWare.
4.1.1. Requirements
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NetWare 2.2, NetWare 3.1x or NetWare 4.x.
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NetWare PCONSOLE V1.21 or higher in the file server.
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NetWare Print Server V1.22 or higher (remote printer mode only).
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DOS 3.3 or higher on workstations.
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Hardware installation must be completed.
4.1.2. Operating modes
Two operating modes are possible: Print Server and Remote Printer.
Print Server mode is faster and uses fewer resources than Remote Printer mode.
However, it does occupy a user login slot. Remote Printer mode does not use a login
slot, but it is slower and uses more resources.
Print Server mode should be used if possible.
4.1.2.1. Print Server mode
The FastPrint Server emulates NetWare PSERVER. When activated, the FastPrint
will perform the following operations:
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Login to specified NetWare file server(s).
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Poll the specified print queues.
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If there are print jobs in the print queues, then the FastPrint Server will send them
to the printer(s).
4.1.2.2. Remote printer mode
The FastPrint Server emulates a NetWare remote printer. After the FastPrint is
activated, it will perform the following operations:
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Connect to NetWare PSERVER.
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Receive the print jobs sent by PSERVER.
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Convert the packet format to an acceptable printer format, and send the data to
the printer.